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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,986.08, 513,346.32 and 202,220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,986.08, 513,346.32 and 202,220.34 is: 279,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,986.08 : 513,346.32 = 202,220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,986.08/513,346.32 = 202,220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,986.08x = 513,346.32 × 202,220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,986.08x = 103,809,067,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,809,067,368.15/371,986.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279,067.08

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